Two hearts in Tune

Hi there 

So nice of you to visit during this busy time. 

My card today is for two challenges - Less is More - Anniversary and
Dynamic Duos - Black and Gold with an option of Music

The idea for my card has been buzzing about for a few days amongst everything else!!

I used my Music Notes Wheel to create a musical background for my punched heart.  I corner rounded the Whisper White panel.  Now if I said to you this card has something Christmassy on it, can you guess what it is???...

Yes it's the second heart!  I stamped and embossed in gold one of the lovely Ornament Keepsakes then punched out the centre with the Full Heart Punch.  I love the scroll pattern on this and it looks stunning as a gold embossed ornament too!  I added a Basic Pearl and then a simple sentiment in Basic Black from Pennant Parade.  The Whisper White panel is popped up on Dimensional and the Basic Black card base gives a classy feel.

Only two more days and the kids will be off for Christmas, so much still to do!  I'll dash of now and hopefully be round to visit you later.  Take care x

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink - Basic Black, Versamark

Stamp - Ornament Keepsakes

Wheel - Music Notes

Punch - Full Heart

Other - Gold Embossing Powder, Basic Pearl, Dimensionals

If you would like to order any of the above or the other supplies from the current catalogues then please get in touch either by e mail ails300@btinternet.com or call 07827923123.  I would be delighted to help you with your crafty projects.  A parcel of lovely goodies could be winging it's way direct to your home in the UK, Deutchsland, France, Nederland or Osterreich.  

Beach Comber Anniversary

I was asked if I could make a card with a photo on it as an Anniversary card.  It was a surprise when the photo came through and it was a beach scene and not a couple picture. 

 As soon as I saw the photo I loved the pink of the sand so chose a Pink Pirouette base for the card.  I stamped Woodgrain onto Textured Sahara Sand in the same ink.  Then added some Linen Thread wrapped around one end.  The Heart is from I {heart} Hearts and is stamped in Perfect Plum.  I attached a Button from the neutrals pack, then trimmed the panel in Whisper White using the Top Note Die.  The sentiment is computer generated.  

I'm pleased with my washed out beach comber look.  Thanks for taking the time to visit today.  See you next time. x 

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Sahara Sand

Ink - Sahara Sand, Perfect Plum

Stamp - Woodgrain, I {Heart} Hearts

Dies - Top Note

Other - Neutral Button, Linen Thread

If you would like to order any of the above or the other supplies from the current catalogues then please get in touch either by e mail ails300@btinternet.com or call 07827923123.  I would be delighted to help you with your crafty projects.  A parcel of lovely goodies could be winging it's way to you direct to your home in the UK!  Like receiving freebies?  Then check out the latest promotion of a ribbon and brads bundle if you spend £45.  Our new fab promotion for July.  Also still time to take part in the We {Heart} our hostesses for even more free goodies!! 

Happy Anniversary

Happy Friday to you all.  Hope you have a lovely weekend planned with some crafty time included.

I've made an anniversary card which fits the Friday Mashup this week which is to use ribbons and/or bows and the mash up is to have a decorative edge.  I haven't mashed up this week.

I've started with a Basic Black card base and a mat of Blushing Bride.  On this some Very Vanilla embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Folder.  I sponged Blushing Bride over the embossed areas and corner rounded.

I wrapped Basic Black Satin Ribbon around the mat and made a lovely lush bow.  I punched out a Basic Black Blossom with the Blossom Punch.  Added, on Dimensionals, a 1 3/4" Circle of Very Vanilla stamped with a Perfect Plum heart from I {heart} hearts.  A Basic Rhinestone adds a little sparkle.  Then attached to the ribbon I made some tags using Tiny Tags and the Tag Punch. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.  x 

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla

Ink - Perfect Plum, Blushing Bride

Stamp - I {heart} hearts, Tiny Tags

Punch - 1 3/4" Circle, Blossom, Tag Punch, Corner Rounder

Embossing Folder - Vintage Wallpaper

Other - Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Basic Rhinestone, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers

If you would like to order any of the above or the other supplies from the current catalogues then please get in touch either by e mail ails300@btinternet.com or call 07827923123.  I would be delighted to help you with your crafty projects. 

Baroque Border Anniversary

I haven't put in more than one entry into the less is more challenge before this week but really wanted another go at this.  Chrissie and Mandi are very helpful and give great comments back.  I completely agree with their comments regarding my previous entry as I think I was trying too hard and I'm not quite there yet regards to skill with placement etc.  This card sticks to 3 little squares in a row and although not any easier to complete, I found the placement much easier.  

I stamped the border using the Baroque Border wheel (which by the way is currently reduced in the March Frenzy sale by 30% to £4.55) in basic black onto whisper white card stock.  I then used the wheel again this time using whisper white ink on basic black card stock which I then clear embossed.  I cut squares out of the strip and put them on dimensionals before placing them back into the pattern.  The sentiment is from Baroque Motifs. 

I really enjoy using the wheels so couldn't help myself having a bit more of a play and put a plain border on the back.

I'm going to use this card as a Wedding Anniversary Card.  Thanks for your patience and kind and helpful comments.

Enjoy your day. x 

Happy Anniversary!

We celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary on 11th October by visiting Edinburgh Zoo!

Our two monkeys enjoyed their day visiting their monkeys, the sun bears, lions, zebras etc.  The big hit was the capuchin monkeys catching and eating bugs!

And of course no visit to the Zoo could be without seeing the penguin parade.

The smaller penguins (forget their names) fairly flew round (pardon the pun!).

But the King penguins came round at a much more leisurely pace, investigating as they went.  Great for taking photos.


We were very lucky with the weather and had a sunny autumn day for our visit.  Not unlike the day of our wedding 13 years before.  Guests were a bit different though!





I couldn't finish off the post without showing you the card I made for Shaun.  A very simple card but it conveys the message without any words required.  I've used the 2 step bird extra large punch to make the birds and branches and the eyelet border punch for the frill.